Highlights Jeannie Hochstetler noticed something was different when her newborn did not cry or show facial expressions, leading doctors to uncover a rare condition. Given the specialized care requirements of the potential condition, Riley was transferred to a larger NICU three hours away. Riley was three weeks old when he was officially diagnosed with Moebius syndrome. The mom remembered being told that each case of Moebius syndrome is different and that “we would just have to wait and see how severely Riley was affected.” She added that hypotonia is a common symptom of Moebius syndrome and, while it may delay Riley’s mobility, it is not expected to prevent him from reaching any developmental milestones.